What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Linz?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Linz is to train and fly which costs €55 - €240 and takes 7h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Linz?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Linz is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Linz. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Munich Hackerbrücke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Linz. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Linz Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Lugano to Linz?

The distance between Lugano and Linz is 770 km. The road distance is 644.1 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Linz without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Linz without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €120 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Linz?

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Lugano to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Linz bus from?

Lugano to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Linz train from?

Lugano to Linz train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Linz?

The best way to get from Lugano to Linz is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Lugano to Linz bus arrive?

Lugano to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Lugano to Linz train arrive?

Lugano to Linz train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Linz is 644 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Lugano to Linz.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Linz?

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Lugano to Linz - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lugano to Linz by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
9h 32m
€123–207
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane MXP - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
7h 13m
€55–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Munich central bus stationbus N76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus Arda-Tur
10h 20m
Drive 644.1 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Linzcar 644.1 km
6h 40m
€112–162
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
10h 32m
€122–198
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
2. Take the train from Chur to St. Margrethen SGtrain
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
13h 12m
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
7h 29m
€61–241
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BGY - VIE
4. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
7h 47m
€80–323
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane MXP - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
9h 6m
€97–343
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LIN - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
9h 22m
€118–427

Lugano to Linz by train

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9h 32mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 770.1 km
Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Lugano to Linz Hbf via Zuerich Hb in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Munich central bus station and Munich Hackerbrücke in around 10h 20m.

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